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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
New York's Girdled Girls.

Ever since Eve first put on corsets there have
been fippant illusions made to a supposed
fondness that young ladies cherish of having
their waists squeezed. No visible proof of that
weakness has ever been offered to the public s
gaze until recently. But it's here now, and the
girls can't dodge it. The silver grdle business
has become fashionable, and young men who
are addicted to the arm act are as blue as po-
hcemen. It's hard enough to make an impress
sion through corset armor, but when silver log
chain is added humanity gives up and takes to
lamp-pOsts. Naturally it is worn around the
waist, because it's too big for the neck, and a
girl couldn't grab her skirts with one hand
and her back hair with the other If
she wore it around her arms. A SMELL
ing bottle, a box of caramels, a powder
puff, or, in fact, almost anything can
be htched to the front end of the girdle as an
excuse for wearing it. 1t is convenient place
to carry surplus hairpins. Within the last week
or two Fifth avenue and Madison avenue girls
have bioomed out with girdles. They are an ex-
pensive shackle. But with all their drawbacks
they have many advantages. When a girl is
drowning, girdle is a much surer thing to lift
her out with than hair. Hair is liable to come
off. In walking through crowd the escort
could take a hitch of the chain around his wrist
and be dead sure of his prey. Then they are
convenient things to attach dogs to- and, in
case of defense, can be used as slung-Shots.
When travelling and living in strange hotels a
girl will find the girdle an infinite protection by
using it to attach the door-knob to the bed post
The girls have got the girdle very badly. 1t is
liable to injure the matrimonial market some.
But after ALL the girdled girl is the delicacy of
the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
The State Road Question.

1t is pretty safe to say that the question
whether the State road shall be leased or
sold, will not be settled by this legislature
The defeat of the Dean bill indicates the
purpose of the Senate to leave the ques-
ton to be disposed OF by the next Legisla-
ture. Although the debate on the bill was
quite long one, it is probable that it would
have been much longer, if the impression
had prevailed that the vote upon it would
be close; and if tho bill had reached the
House, it would perhaps have occupied the
attention of that body for the greater
part of the time that the
Legislature will remain in session. If the
question involved in it should come up
again il will in all probability be quickly
pushed aside, with the understanding that
it shall be made an issue in the next State
campaign, with the view of getting the
sense of the people with regard to it.
All things considered it would be better
for this Legislature to settle the question
and to perfect arrangements for making
such disposition of the property as would be
necessary, but it doesn't appear to want to
take the responsibility, and, besides, it is al
I,
although it has not made much progress in
disposing of the great number of bills which
await its action. To settle the railroad
matter would prolong the session several
weeks, or cause the great majority of tie
pending bills to be neglected
The present lease of the road will expire
soon after the next Legislature meets, and
| whatever il does will necessarily have to he
done hurriedly. 1t may, of course, be in
structed by the people as to what it shall do
with respect to the road, and IN that case it
will have to deal only with details, but if
it should not be instructed tho chances are
that, on account of the necessity for prompt
action, the matter would be disposed of
without the care and elaboration required
for the protection of the States interests.
The Legislature however, appears to have
decided upon its course, and there is not
much, if any, probability that it will
| change its decision
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
Foreman Canfield's Wild Talk.

Mr.. Garfield who was foreman of the
jury which convicted Jacob Sharp, has
been saying some things which may get him
into trouble. He appears to be man of
good Judgment, but like good many other
men who have been for little while thrust
into prominence, and who dislike to drop
back suddenly into obscurity, he doesn't
use his tongue with discretion.
The day that Judge Potter granted a stay
in Jacob Sharp's case, Mr. Garfield said to
a reporter: IL understand that it ,was all
arranged that Sharp should have n stay,
and 1 was so informed" The question
which naturally presents itself is, Who
were the parties to the arrangement, and
how could there be any arrangement which
was not based upon the assumption that one
of the Judges of the Supreme Court could
be improperly influenced,
II is certain that the District Attorney did
not consent TO stay, and the only other
parties who could make arrangements
about the matter were Sharp's attorneys
and the Judge who heard the application
1t is pretty safe TO assume that Judge
Potter made no arrangements with the de
PENDANTS counsel, or any other parties. He
may have been prejudiced in favor OF
Sharp, and, hence, believed that he found
good reasons for granting a stay. In fact,
his reasons may be sound ones in law.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
PERSONAL.

Mrs. BUFFALO BILL has sued for divorce.
NJ KkTKoFF. the Russian journalist, left a
fortune of 1000, 900 roubles.
c P. HUNTINGTON says that the Central
Pacific railroad money was used simply to
bring constituents TO Washington to explain
things to their representatives.
JAY GOULD is passing a quiet summer Two
days week are spent on his yacht each week;
two, including Sunday, at his farm at lrvington
and the remaining days are killed lesurely in
New YORK at his office.
DR. MACKENZIE reports that the growth of
the Crown Princes throat is so slight that
he expects the trouble will soon cease altogether
The Princes voice gains daily in strength and
his general health is excellent.
"DAY LAMONT was more conspicuous for his
organizing ability than for his literary efforts
during the years we worked together in the AL
bany Argus," said Mr.. j. A. Waldron, the man
aging editor of the Sdrdtogian
THE late Elisha A. Welsh the original "Yan-
kee clock man." accumulated in the clock
making business a fortune estimated at So, 600
600. He made millions of clocks yet il is stated
that he could not keep the one in his own house
wound up the year round.
The young Duke of Newcastle is contem-
plating holy orders. He will not be the first
peer who has become n clergyman; but for
man of his high rank. the Dukes entrance into
the church, If he decides upon taking that STEP
will be regarded as a very extraordinary pro
ceeding by English society.
ANDREW Carnegie will introduce to President
Cleveland the twelve members of the House of
Commons who are to visit this country in Octo-
Der. and present the memorial asking that diff
fcrences arising between America and England
which cannot be adjusted by diplomatic agency
shall be referred 10 arbitration.
A CORRESPONDENT who has met Buffalo Bill
and his daughter In London describa ~ the latter
a young lady of 10, inclined TO be pretty,
gather conveying the impression that she revels
a.s1a.a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
1t Was Joseph Himself.

Washington Letter to the .New York World
Secretary Moseley, of the Interstate Com
marce Commission, was trying hard to keer
cool one sultry afternoon last week when a
meek looking old gentleman with long white
beard and general ministerial air entered, and
inquired for the clerk of the commission.
Il am the Secretary" said Mr.. Mcseley
''What can do for you ~
The old gentleman said he would like to get a
copy of the long and short haul decis on. This
was handed to him, the Secretary wandering
what this country preacher wanted with it,
You look warm" Mr.. Moseley added
Won't you take seat near the window and
cool off ~
Thanks" was the reply. Il don't care if ]
do" After few moments silence the old
gentleman ventured to ask: What part OF
Jhn country are you FROM"
I'm Yankee-came from Massachusetts
Then his Yankee curiosity asserted itself and
he said: Where do you live?"
In Georgia" was the reply.
Are you interested in railroads.
"Yes, | am President OF one of them Ny
name is Brown"
Are you any relative of old Senator Joe
Brown? l have always had desire to see him. ;
Yes, am slightly related to him" was the
reply, and might say that l am the gentle
man himself
Mr. Moseley now says that he wishes public
men would wear badges to designate their office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
END OF A NOBLE ATTACHMENT.
The Late Gen. Toombs' Faithful Ser
want Laid to Rest.


Washington (Gd.) Special TO Boston Globe.
To-day the body of Uncle Billy Toombs was
buried in the colored cemetery here in the pres
ence of large number Of the best white cti-
zens, as well as Of almost the entire colored
population. Prominent among those present
and taking personal charge of the arrangements
were the members OF the family OF the late Gen.
Robert Toonbs
Uncle Billy was born eghty-seven years ago,
the slave of Maj Toombs, and was II years OF
age when the Majors son Robert was born.
Billy was assigned TO duty as the boy in waiting
to the baby, and took great interest in his de-
velopment
When young Mr.. Toombs grew up and mar
ried, his father presented him with Billy, and
ever after the closest friendship existed be-
tween the two. Billy accompanied his mas
ter to Washington, to the fashionable watering
places and to Europe. In this way he became
familiar with many distinguished people.
III all this change of life, however. Billy never
lost his head, but was polite. and faithful TO MS
masters interests Before the war he had an
intense hatred for the Abolitionists, refusing to
countenance them in any way. When the war
was over and the Toombs family had gathered
once more at the old family mansion, Billy re-
turned there, too, as well as the rest.
You are free, said Gen. Toombs to him.
IN never be free from old MASTER" said he,
but will follow you all my life"
To this Gen. Toombs replied: Very well,
then, I'll take care of you"
Ever after Billy was the most devoted of SER
wants, looking after his masters interests as
though they were his own.
When Gen. Toombs died, two years ago, he
left full provision for Uncle Billy's support, and
no mourner at the Generals grave shed warmer
tears than did the faithful old African, who
fingered there long after the crowd had melted
away. Uncle BAly will be remembered as the
only African who absolutely refused to accept
his freedom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
Aim HIGH

A few weeks ago college student called
upon the President of the institution at
which he was receiving instruction and
asked advice about seeking employment
during the summer vacation. He informed
the President that two offers had been made
to him, one from the proprietor of a sum
mer resort hotel who wished to employ col
lege students as table walters, and the other
from publisher who wanted book agents.
The President decided quickly. He said /:
Refuse the first offer and accept the
second"
This incident occurred in a Northern
State, but there is in the Southern States
quite large number of college students who
find it necessary to obtain employment dur
ing the summer vacations. Indeed, with
out such employment they would be COM
PEELED to withdraw from college,; for not
only is the necessity upon them to earn a
living during the vacations, but they must
also earn enough to pay their expenses dur
ing the next college term.
The college student who is manly enough
to earn the money with which to pay for his
education should accept no employment
that is likely to make him lose his Self-re-
spect. Waiting at public table is honest
enough, but it is not an elevating occupa-
ton, and, as rule, only the uneducated
and the unambitious engage in it. 1t is not
likely therefore, that high-spirited col
lege student could become waiter at table
without feeling more or less degraded
This, no doubt, was the reason why the
President, whose advice on the subject was
asked, told the student to refuse the offer
from the proprietor of the summer resort
hotel
Book agents are to some extent regarded
as troublesome, and they are the subject of
much ridicule and many jokes. Neverthe-
less successful book agent must have quail
fications that are very likely to make him
successful in other and higher occupations
In any event, it is better that a college stu
dent should be book agent than waiter
at public table.
Any young man, college student or other
wise, in choosing an occupation, whether
temporary or permanent, should be sure
that it is both honest and elevating In
other words, aim high
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28

Whether they are or not will soon be de-
termined by the Supreme Court, which has
been called together in extra session to hear
the case. But there can be no doubt that
Judge Potter was influenced by pure
motives. He could hardly afford to run the
the risk of running his reputation to keep
Sharp out of the penitentiary for a few
weeks
Mr.. Garfield, doubtless, did not say what
he meant, or, if he said what he meant he
could hardly have known what he was
talking about. The court ought to call
upon him to explain his meaning. Judge
Potter can hardly afford to permit such a
statement as his to stand uncontradicted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
ANNUAL SPECIAL EDITION
OF THE
Savannah Morning News
AND THE
Savannah Weekly News,
TO Be
ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER Sd, 1887.

The Annual Special Edition of the DAILY
and WEEKLY NEWS will be issued Sept. 3, 1t
will contain a complete and comprehensive
review of the trade of the city for the past year.
and will show the progress the city has made in
everything that helps to make up its wealth and
that contributes to its prosperity.
The facts relating to cotton, naval stores and
the different branches of the city's wholesale
trade will be so presented as to give clear idea
of the citys business for the year ending Sept. l.
The business men of Savannah cannot make a
better investment than by buying copies of the
MORNING News Annual Special Edition and
sending them to their friends and correspon-
dents. A newspaper like this Special Edition,
containing an accurate account Of the business
Of this city, is the best advertisement of the
energy and activity Of the people Of Savannah
Every citizen, whether he is a capitalist, mer
chant, manufacturer, mechanic or man of leis
ure, should feel pride in the progress the city
is making, and in presenting to the world the
inducements which it offers to those who are
seeking homes in the South.
This Special Edition will be sent to all sub
scribers of the DAILY and WEEKLY NEWS, and a
large number of extra copies will be mailed
thoroughly covering the territory tributary to
Savannah.
Advertisers will find this Special Edition Of
great value and space in its columns can be OBJ
tanned upon application to the Business Office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
The State and It's Convicts.

The prompt action of Gov. Gordon, when
information reached him concerning the
brutal beating of convicts at the railroad
camp near Griffin, will add to the esteem in
which he is held by tho people of Georgia,
because it is further evidence that
in his administration he is en-
deavoring to serve them with
fidelity, guided by his own intelligence,
untainted by influences which have been
thought strong-even irresistible-in Geor-
gia politics In this action, however, is
only to be found the satisfaction which the
good citizen feels when he sees the will of
the people, expressed in the laws, vigorous
ly sustained in the punishment of offenders
against even the humblest of his fell
lows. The higher satisfaction which springs
from the knowledge that such offenses are
made impossible by good laws well admin
istered is not found in this incident. If the
sufferings of Bingham's victims impress
more deeply upon the public mind the neces-
sity for amending our penal laws or reform
ing their practical application, then they
will have suffered vicariously in a good
cause
The suits ordered by the Governor to be
instituted against the lessees to show why
the lease should not be forfeited, and against
Bingham, the man directly responsible for
the cruelty, wilbbring out under oath the
truth respecting the management of the
convicts much more fully than has either of
the several Investigations by a Legislative
committee. When this information is OBJ
tanned the people and the Legislature will
be in better position to determine the proper
remedy for the present intolerable condition
of affairs.
The present convict system is a bad one,
and will continue to be disturbing issue in
the politics of the State. The unnecessary
hardships it infiicts are a reproach to our
civilization. 1t is not probable that it will
be abolished until the State sees its way
clearly to the adoption of better system,
but something should be done at once to les
sen its abuses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
The Sleeping Child.

My baby slept-how calm his rest
AS DER his handsome face smile
Like that of angel fitted. while
He lay so still upon my breast.
My baby slept-his baby head
Lay all unkissed meath pail and shroud-
did not weep or cry aloud
only wished ], too, were dead!
Ny baby sleeps--a tiny mound,
All covered by the little flowers,
Woos me in all my waking hours
Down in the quiet burying ground.
And when sleep I seem to be
With baby in another land
take his little baby hand
He smiles and sings sweet songs to me.
Sleep on. o baby, while keep
My vigils till this day be past:
Then shall l. too lie down at last
And with my baby darling sleep.
EUGENE FIELD.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
The Trap Would be Safeguard.
From the Saratogian.

FfoDl NE SdrdtO0ldn.
well. what on earth do you suppose that old
lady up in ITO wants now; she has lust rlnc
again?" said a clerk in one of the largest hotels
in Saratoga to the senior proprietor, who had
been several times appealed to to crafty the
whims Of notional old lady guest
"Well, | don't know. What does she wanty''
'She wants mouse trap"
well, get her a mouse trap"
but you know there was never mouse seen
on that floor since the house was built"
what difference does that maker said the
circumspect Bonface II is not a mouse that
she wants, it's mouse trap--get her a mouse
trap"
Inc clerk sent right out, got a three-hole
mouse trap for 10c. and the old lady was COM
Portable in mind for several hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL NoTIcEs-Miss E. NJ. Johnston
School; For Rent or Lease, j. G. Rowland; A
to Crew of Br. Steamship Ixia; Are You Look
ing for Wagon, Townsend.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEnENTs-Help Want
ed; For Rent; For Sale; Board; Miscellaneous
GRAND FALL CAMRAIdN-Gray & O'Brien.
CLOSING Up THE BUSINESS OF THE SUMMER SEA
soN-At Eckstein's.
AUCTION SALEs-Valuable Lot and Improve
ments, by I. D. LaRoche's Sons.
THE TRUTH NOTHING But THE TRuTH-L & B
S. NJ. Fl.
DIRECT IMPORTATION - Schreiner's Music
House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28

The enemies DIR. Hawthorne has made by
his vehement speeches in the cause of pro.
hibition-and they are many and widely
distributed--are rejoicing over the appar.
emit success Of a writer in the Augusta
Chronicle in an attempt to convict the dis.
tinguished divine of plagiarism. The arti-
Gle has been reprinted in the Richmond
State, whose editor, DIR. Beirne, DR.. Haw-
thorne once denounced from his pulpit as a
duelist, and causes much excitement. The
-Nrail9l cclumn is deadly weapon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
Gen. Lees Advice to Young Wives
A.I.....1a GIL. !. Z L.. L. L. - :

AdUdnce Sheets of Mrs. Hancock's Book
''How well / remember Gen. Robert F. Lee,
then Major who was stationed there at that
time. He was the beau ideal of soldier and a
gentleman. When bidding us good by and God
speed upon the eve of our departure he said to
me: 1 understand that you contemplate desert
ing your post, which is by your husbands side,
and that you are not going to California with
him. If you will pardon me, l should like to
give you a little advice. You must not
think of doing this AS one consider
ably older than Hancock, and hav-
ing had greater experience, consider
ii fatal to the future happiness of young mar
ried people upon small provocaton to live apart,
either for short or long time. The result is
invariably that they cease to be essential to
each other Now, promise me that you will not
permit him to sail without you. The SEQUEL
shows how faithfully l sought to follow tina
noble admonItton, and how after, in my varie t
experience, had occasion to transmit to otherd
his DISTINGUISHED. truthful convictions. Wit 8
many regrets we babe adieluto host of friendsh
most of whom never saw again. Not so with,
my husband, however He met them face to
face on the battlefield in less than three years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28
He Had Wasted Time shockingly
From the Omaha RaiIuay Repor
was on a Wyoming railway.

IL was on a Wyoming railway.
Conductor said n man, who, from his np-
pearance, was without doubt q clergyman, II
have complaint to make. There are a couple
of men in the rear coach playing goddess game
called poker. One, | am sure, is heecing the
other, who seems TO have plenty of money.
Won't you take some action In the mattery"
How long they been playin'?''
About an hour"
IAN hour, Why the devil didn't you tell me
soonery Here, JIM" to the brakeman, you
take tickets while drop back into that game
II there's any money to be made out of suckers
on this run just count me in"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28

The controlling spirit, it is said, of the
now paper that is to DO started in Atlanta
will he mr.. G. A. Woodward. II one may
judge from his past record as editor of the
Working World, the principal article in
the political creed of his new publication
will be hatred for dull Grover" as he de
lights to call the President. If this should
prove to be true, he will find that fighting
against the opinions and sentiment of the
people is unremunerative and exhausting
work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-28

Chattanooga hopes, talk and even values,
70 inflated by tire discovery of natural gas
in that vicinity, are likely to suffer some
thing of a collapse. The famous Logan
well, though now many feet deeper than
when the first pocket was pierced, is not yet
q spouter, and different stratum has been
reached